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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 29, 1990
Members Present:
William C. Jonson, Peter Reuter, Ed
Mazur, Jr., Charles DeBlaker, George D.
Davis III, Harold W. Hunt, Will Perry,
Mike Foley, Ann Garris and Sue Espey
Also Present:
Charles Hunsicker, Assistant City
Manager/Operations, w. C. Baker, Director
of Public Works, T. H. Miller, Assistant
Director/Environmental, Betty Deptula,
Director of Administrative Services and
Cindy Goudeau, City Clerk,
Viola Wasilewski, (Recording Secretary)
Rick Pantridge, Editor, Bees News
Required Action:
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presently under
.Tom Miller
Pond in City of
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Provide list of
consideration
Develop location
Clearwater .
Projects to Committee
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map for typical Stormmwater
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The meeting was called to order at 4:05 by C. Hunsicker, Acting
Chairman, in the DRC Conference Room at the City Hall Annex on
Thursday, November 29, 1990.
A consensus was made to end the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Hunsicker welcomed the members and introduced the City staff
members present. Mr. Hunsicker briefly discussed committee
structure and indicated that it was up to the chairman to establish
committees and consider the formulation of working groups to work
with City staff. A request was made for the committee to review
by-laws, policies and codes by which the Advisory Committee will
operate. These were established by the City Commission as
operational By-laws. Mr. Hunsicker then, recognized Ms. Cindy
Goudeau to present an overview of the Committees role to protect
Florida Sunshine Laws and procedures.
Cindy Goudeau discussed the Florida Sunshine Laws and procedures
with the members of the Advisory Committee, namely about
obligations and responsibilities of a public board. All meetings
must be opened to the public, any violation will void any action
taken by the committee. A synopsis of the Sunshine Law from the
City Attorney was provided to all Committee members and is attached
for permanent record. Everything done by and for the Committee is
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public record. Ms. Goudeau is to be informed of any meeting dates
so proper and timely public notice can be published. A discussion
was held on voting conflicts when one committee member belongs to
more than one committee. It was also noted that Environmental
Advisory Committee activities and discussions are not to be
discussed wi thin the content of other committee meetings. Ms.
Goudeau is available for any further questions on the Sunshine Law.
Mr. Hunsicker thanked Ms. Goudeau for her presentat.i..on, then
recognized Ms. Betty Deptula to discuss the role of the Budget
Advisory Conuni ttee at the Ci ty for Environmental Advisory Committee
information.
Betty Deptula, with the Budget Advisory Committee, is involved in
many facets of budget, fiscal management and policy making. A
brief explanation was given as to ho'W the committee operates.
Committee members meet as often as needed. All meetings are open
to the public. Commissioners will often 'Want recommendations from
the Committee. Subcommittees study different departments and come
back to the commissioners with a series of recommendations.
Committee recommendations are not binding.
Mr. Hunsicker thanked Ms. Deptula, then called for nominations for
Committee Chairman. Committee suggested, after some discussion, to
introduce each cOllllTlittee member to assist with the decision to
nominate a chairman. Following that discussion a motion was made by
Ann Garris and seconded by Charles DeBlaker that the term for
permanen t chairman be limited to one year I and election of a
chairman to serve for the purpose of organizing this committee be
considered interim for six months. It was decided that the same
terms would apply for vice-chairman. Motion was unanimous and
approved by the Committee.
Nominations and elections of officers followed. Ms Garris
nominated Mr. W. Jonson for Chairman; Mr. E. Mazur seconded; motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Hunt nominated Ms. Ann Garris for Vice Chairman, Mr. P. Reuter
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Ms~ Garris nominated Ms. Sue Espey for Committee Secretary;
seconded by Mr. Ed. Mazur; motion carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued on approval of by-la~s as approved by the City
Commission. The Chair entered a motion for acceptance of the By-
laws with the addition of a 6 month interim office and 1 year
p€rmanent office. It was suggested that at a later time' a
subcommittee be selected to consider procedures and modification
to the By-laws regarding subconmittees. Mr. T. Miller recommended
that this be brought up at ~ later date.
It was unanimously voted that the quorum of this committee be 6
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members or greater, and any changes to adopted By-laws for this
committee will require 2/3 of those present. Motion was made by
Mr. DeBlaker and seconded by Mr. Hunt.
A presentation was made by Mr. Bill Baker on the Stormwater
Management Program. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
passed a rule requiring stormwater construction to obtain permits.
Addi tional regulations will be required to improve stormwater
quality. With implementation of Stormwater Utility fees, the City
will now have funds to initiate a Pro Active Pollution Abatement
Program. There will be Stormwater Quality and Stormwater Quantity
considerations. Some Treatment Devices will be built and natural
wetland systems will be developed where we can establish them.
Development of the rate structure was also discllssed by the
Commi ttee . Mr. Baker provided additional information regarding how
the rate structure and the $3.00 fee were determined.
Mr. Wm. Jonson suggested that since all the topics were not
discussed on the agenda, and due to the lateness of the hour, that
the meeting be reschedule to continue discussion. It was
unanimously decided to have the meeting on Thursday December 13,
1990 at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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